United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7551 — Earned Income and Child Tax Credits Outreach Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Directs the Department of the Treasury, in January of 2021 and January of 2022, to carry out a public outreach program to inform individual taxpayers of their potential eligibility for the earned income and child tax credits. The Inspector General for Tax Administration of Treasury must study the outreach program and make recommendations for improving it.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Taxation Congressional oversight Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Income tax credits Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Tax treatment of families
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7551 do?
Directs the Department of the Treasury, in January of 2021 and January of 2022, to carry out a public outreach program to inform individual taxpayers of their potential eligibility for the earned income and child tax credits. The Inspector General for Tax Administration of Treasury must study the outreach program and make recommendations for improving it.
Who sponsors HR 7551?
HR 7551 is sponsored by Gwen Moore (D).
What is the current status of HR 7551?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7551?
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